Gemini III, January 9th, 2007
Lot # 459 - Auction is closed.Estimate: US$12000 / Price
Realized: US$18000
Constantine I. Gold solidus
Constantine I. (307-337 AD). Gold solidus (4.41 gm). Rome, c. 315
AD. CONSTAN ・TINVS AVG, cuirassed bust right wearing laureate,
crested helmet / VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, two Victories placing
shield inscribed VOT X onto cippus, PR in exergue. M.R. Alfoldi,
Goldpragung, no. 646, pl. 6, 88. Cohen 641 (100 Fr.). Depeyrot 18/2
(two specimens). Omitted in error from RIC VII, p. 281; see RIC VI,
p. 688. Extremely rare armored bust. Mint State.
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... Lot 459 sold for high bid of $18000 [ $20700, or approx 16001.1 EUR, 10557 GBP including the 15% buyers fee.]
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